There are many water activities that can be enjoyed in Costa Rica, including:
- Surfing: Costa Rica is known for its great surf spots, particularly on the Pacific coast.
- Snorkeling: There are many beautiful coral reefs and marine life to explore in Costa Rica.
- Scuba diving: Divers can explore shipwrecks, coral gardens, and marine life in Costa Rica’s waters.
- Sportfishing: Costa Rica is known for its great sportfishing opportunities, with a wide variety of species to target.
- Kayaking: There are many rivers and mangrove estuaries to explore by kayak in Costa Rica.
- Stand-up paddleboarding: Paddleboarding is a great way to explore the calm waters of Costa Rica’s rivers and lakes.
- Sailing: Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer great sailing opportunities.
- Whale and dolphin watching: From December to April is the best time to see humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean and year round dolphins along the coast.
- Waterfall rappelling: Costa Rica has a lot of waterfalls, and some of them can be rappelled down.
- White water rafting: Costa Rica has several rivers with different levels of difficulty for rafting.
- Canoeing: Explore Costa Rica’s rivers and lakes in a canoe.